Student Services Fee Handbook
All groups and units submitting an SSF request are strongly encouraged to review the handbook and to be familiar with the content, processes, and timelines referenced within.
2025 Process Timeline
The dates listed below are tentative and are provided to give a general sense of the anticipated timeline for requests.
October 2024 through January 2025
The Student Services Fee Committee (SSFC) is formed. During this time, the committee meets to train members in the process. Fee recipients will be notified of the specific timeline.
January through February 2025
Health Services, Kirby Student Center, and Recreational Sports and Outdoor Programs will make presentations and budget proposals to the SSFC. The SSFC will have deliberations and develop follow up questions for the departments. The deadline for Health Services, Kirby, and RSOP proposals will be due January 17, 2025. The presentation date(s) will be the week of February 3-7, 2025.
All other departments and student organizations designated as Campus Life Programs (CLPs) will submit proposal and budget templates to the SSFC. The SSFC will have deliberations and develop follow up questions for the organizations. The deadline for Campus Life Programs (CLPs) and other department proposals will be due January 31, 2025. The presentation date will be Saturday, February 8, 2025. The presentation schedule will be announced at least one week in advance.
February through March 2025
The SSFC continues to meet to develop the recommendations that will be made to the UMD Chancellor. The SSFC will make their recommendations to Chancellor Nies through the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Life. The recommendations will be made in March 2025, according to a deadline set by system leadership.
2025 Canvas Course Request
All groups are required to complete a training course in Canvas. Click the button below to request access to the Canvas Course.